Stronger, better, new generation and they could be on the beach in about a month. They're six or so brand new beach toy boxes, or toy libraries as they have become... Read More

Shopping in a small town with a baby or toddler in tow is never easy - there are nappies to be changed and feeds to be given and baby care facilities are not always... Read More

When he steps out on the streets of Katikati for a six-hour non-stop gig later this month he could be forgiven for announcing himself with the immortal signature... Read More

It's intended to be an 'olde worlde' experience, doing things how they used to be done. It's called 'Greenwood in Spring', a weekend encampment where experienced... Read More

They've been described as looking like a child's coffin and have come in handy as a makeshift chilly bin. In fact, the timber boxes dotted around the urban backyards... Read More

Tauranga City Council is breaching a second of its Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant consents, this time with the ultra violet plant which is supposed to kill... Read More

Mark the date in your diaries - the Weekend Sun Mount Busking Festival is celebrating its 21st year and will be held this year on Sunday, October 8. The event is... Read More

A Maori language version of the Disney film 'Moana' is set to hit Tauranga movie screens in celebration of Maori Language Week. The newly-dubbed te reo Maori version... Read More

Bike racks will be included on Bay Hopper buses with the new contract, says the Bay of Plenty Regional council's Public Transport Committee chairman councillor... Read More

For the first time in Tauranga City Council history, councillors have agreed to change the voting system which elects them into their three-year terms. City councillors... Read More

Although orchid growers 'invariably' kill a few plants they should chalk it up as part of the learning process, according to Tauranga Orchid Society president Conrad... Read More

It was a bunch of kids; 13 special children from eight local schools including Rotorua, having a big sports meet - all adaptive indoor games and events designed... Read More